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Crash on Buford Highway + New Recycling Options

Here's the latest edition of the Duluth Daily— your source for updates on all things Duluth.

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Get on up, Duluth! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. These are the most important things going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 80 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Duluth today:


  1. During the month of October, the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center will be hosting free adoptions for any dog over 25 pounds. If you are looking for a new furry friend, head on over to receive the newest member of your family. https://patch.com/georgia/dacu...
  2. According to the Gwinnett County fire department, there are multiple people and children residing in Vita Apartments that are exhibiting symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Multiple children were held in the hospital with non-life threatening symptoms. The investigation into what happened is underway. (CBS46 News Atlanta)
  3. A new recycling option for some hard-to-recycle items in Gwinnett County is beginning on Friday. Residents must put the items in their designated orange bags. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  4. The last pep rally that was held at Mill Creek High School didn't follow the Gwinnett school district's mask policy. Many people were seen either incorrectly wearing their masks, or not wearing their masks at all. The county is using this as a teaching moment moving forward. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  5. A driver was arrested on Sunday morning for a DUI following a crash on Buford Highway in Duluth. The crash left the other driver with very serious injuries. (FOX 5 Atlanta)


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Today in Duluth:

  • Park Place Movie - City of Johns Creek (1:00 PM)
  • OctoberFest in Milton (3PM)
  • Hoops + Hips + Sticks + Sips (6 PM)

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  • Tragically, breast cancer claims the lives of hundreds of thousands every year. Throughout the month of October, you might see one of these around to support the individuals. (Facebook)
  • At tonight's council meeting, an ordinance was approved for immediate enforcement in making a majority of parking in Downtown Duluth 3-hour time limited, Monday-Friday, 6am-3pm. (Facebook)
  • REBA will be here live in concert with special guest Caylee Hammack on January 15, 2022 at 8 PM! (Instagram)
  • The Book Fair is back at Chattahoochee Elementary! Come shop with us starting NEXT Monday! (Facebook)
  • Did you know? When you shop Amazon you can donate to the Festival, and it doesn't cost you a thing! All you have to do is select the Duluth Fall Festival as the recipient of your activity. (Facebook)


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— Lyndsay Kendall Oxley (she/her)

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